AtkinsRéalis

Principal Design Manager – Rivers & Coastal

AtkinsRéalis

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Epsom • United Kingdom

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Coordinate or manage a team of engineers and scientists for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant national and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels in areas such as coastal infrastructure, flood defences, culverts and hydraulic structures.
  • Responsible for producing and reviewing technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope.
  • Provide technical input into project design deliverables for coastal infrastructure, river engineering and flood defence aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
  • Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related AtkinsRéalis teams.
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the River and Coastal Engineering capabilities within the local team.
  • Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to junior team members.
  • Provide technical support for bid proposals.
  • Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.

Requirements

  • A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
  • Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
  • Proven experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
  • Requires knowledge and practical experience of coastal infrastructure, flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
  • Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.
  • Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, including CDM Regulations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
  • Experience in the Water market is essential and experience in wider markets such as Aviation, Defence, Highways or Energy is desirable.
  • Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Sound commercial, contractual and programme experience.
Benefits
  • Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices.
  • Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
  • Combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
Civil EngineeringDesign deliveryCoastal infrastructureFlood defencesHydraulic structuresDesign & BuildNature-based strategiesCDM RegulationsTechnical design workCalculations
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentorshipProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationJudgmentIndependenceGuidanceTime managementBudget management
Certifications
Chartered Civil EngineerIncorporated Civil Engineer